Some San Diego employers say they're hiring

SAN DIEGO - More employers expect to hire during the first
quarter of 2008 and fewer will look to reduce staff than in the
final quarter of this year, according to a survey conducted by
Manpower San Diego.

Manpower's employment outlook report showed that 40 percent of
employers surveyed expected to hire more employees while 5 percent
will look to reduce staff numbers in the beginning of 2008,
compared with 36 and 16 percent, respectively, from the company's
fourth-quarter 2007 survey.

Another 51 percent surveyed expect to maintain current staffing
levels during the first quarter and 4 percent are unsure of their
hiring plans.